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BF56 EWJ

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,812 mi
Last recorded146,812 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 146,812 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 146,812 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 128,835 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 128,584 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing at front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 114,343 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 114,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 110,229 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,778 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 105,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 101,632 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 95,871 miles

dip beam images poor

Pass 21 Aug 2019 90,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,127 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,646 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2015 60,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,315 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,323 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 39,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,592 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,568 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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BF56 EWJ is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF56 EWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF56 EWJ is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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